Polysomnographer I

Job Description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What You'll Do

Perform a variety of sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of disorders and associated interventions under the general supervision of the manager/director of Respiratory Care Services. The Polysomnographer 1 works closely with patients and must have excellent interpersonal skills. They will review patient medical history and document their sleep issues and keep records of patient progress. They will explain to patients the procedures that will be performed and prepare them for the procedures. They will attach equipment and make sure the patient is comfortable before sleeping. They will keep regular watch on the effectiveness of the equipment during a study to make sure everything is working properly. They will educate patient on proper care of equipment and the importance of managing their sleep disorder. They will keep thorough documentation prior, during, and after sleep studies.

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order
• Verify identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for study when patient arrives
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient
• Provide age-appropriate education
• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make necessary adjustments
• Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments
• Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values
• Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact free. Identify, correct, and document artifact
• Document routine observations, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
• Follow “light on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process
• Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines
• Assist with scoring clinical events utilizing AASM standards
• Assist with generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of the patient population, as required
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform HSAT equipment preparation and data download
• Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for HSAT devices
• Assist with scoring HSAT recordings according to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact, inadequate signals, and study failures, and generate an accurate report
  
  

Education

What we need from you

• High School or GED, required
• 2 year Associate Degree Graduate of Respiratory Care Program, Polysomnography Program, or Nursing Program, required
  
  

Experience

• 1 year Respiratory Therapist, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, or Registered Nurse, required
• 1 year Performing all modalities of sleep studies A new graduate of Respiratory Therapy program or Polysomnographic Technologist program, provided they are accepted in New York State, preferred
  
  

Licensure/Certifications

• NYS Respiratory Therapist or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, or Registered Nurse, required
• BLS Certification within 6 months of hire date, required
• ALS Certification, preferred
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS); Must be able to obtain RPSGT within 3 years of CPSGT. Certification with the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (CPSGT and RPSGT) National Board for Respiratory Care (SDS), required
  
  

Skills

• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Computer Skills
• Interacting with People
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
• Occasional balancing, crouching, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, walking
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
• Constant seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing
  
  

Travel

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
  
  

Total Rewards

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!
  
  

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $28.41/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum

USD $42.62/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.